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Public defenders report sustained caseload surge, urge phased staffing and resource increases
Summary
Utah County Public Defender Association told commissioners on June 19 that caseloads remain far above earlier years, audits substantiate higher workloads and parity needs, and the office requested phased funding for attorneys, social workers and defense resources while offering to work with county staff on lower 'shoestring' glide paths.
Utah County Public Defender Association representatives reported to the commission on June 19 that their office continues to face elevated caseloads compared with previous years and needs additional staff and defense resources.
The association summarized three audits requested by the county. Audit findings reinforced the association's reported caseload increases and found the office in parity with county attorney pay after the 2023 adjustments, while also showing that public defenders work higher median hours than…
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